Facilities (Plant) Engineer Co-Op

Axcelis Technologies • Beverly, MA

2d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Engineer Co‑op supports the Facilities Engineering team in the planning, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of building systems and infrastructure. This role provides hands‑on experience with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, utilities, and building automation systems while assisting with technical projects, documentation, and facility performance analysis. This position is ideal for engineering students pursuing a career in facilities engineering, mechanical systems, reliability engineering, or operations support.

Requirements

• Applicants must be candidates for a Bachelor of Science degree in Facilities Engineering.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience using tools including hand/power tools, precision measurement and diagnostic tools
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety protocols (LOTO, PPE, etc.)
• Works well with others and has a willingness to learn
• Ability to apply mechanical principles in a real-world environment

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) items and inspections using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Perform machinery space rounds, equipment rotation, and system monitoring
• RO/DI skid, Grade 4I Wastewater Treatment Plant, Process Water
• Assist in troubleshooting and unexpected repairs of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems with licensed technicians
• Oversee day-to-day site operation
• Grounds, Security & Janitorial needs
• Special events, hazards, operations
• Operate and monitor multiple sites using the Building Management System (BMS)
• Life Safety systems – sprinklers, fire/toxic alarm systems, toxic exhaust, emergency power distribution
• Central Utility Building (CUB) Boiler/Chiller Plant
• ICO Classes 4-7 Clean Room HVAC operation & monitoring
• Utilities – water, electric, natural gas, liquid bulk gas tanks
• Ensure compliance with local/state/federal regulations, inspections & certificates
• Continuous improvement projects
• Departmental expense and controllable budgets
• Master planning and large capital expenditure project budgeting
• Contracted maintenance agreements
• Department staffing, managing people & leading teams
• Corporate goal execution

Benefits

• To support students commuting to our facility, Axcelis provides a $1,000 travel stipend, paid as a lumpsum in the first paycheck.
• Our headquarters in Beverly, MA, is located directly off Route 128 and just 10 minutes from the Beverly Train Station for those using public transportation.
• Transportation between the Beverly station and the facility is available through the Salem Skipper rideshare service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees